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February 13

Marriott International’s Asia Pacific Excluding China Region Reports Exceptional Growth and Development Momentum in 2025

Marriott International, Inc., today announced that its Asia Pacific excluding China (APEC) region delivered another outstanding year of growth and strategic expansion in 2025, marking the region’s third consecutive year of record-breaking development activity. The performance reflects strong intra-region travel demand and continued confidence from owners and developers across diverse markets.

Marriott

Opinion Article Development

February 13

Hospitality Construction: Trends and Challenges for the Future

The analysis explores how hospitality managers can take project manager roles in construction, emphasizing sustainability trends and operational input during planning phases.

By Robert O’Halloran, Professor Director, School of Hospitality Leadership, East Carolina University

Supplier News Technology

February 12

Explorar Hotels & Resorts unveils guest experience with Shiji’s Daylight PMS

Shiji, the global leader in hospitality technology, announced today that Explorar Hotels & Resorts in Koh Samui and Koh Phangan has implemented Shiji’s unified platform, integrating Daylight PMS, Meridian Experiences, Stellaris Digital, Infrasys POS and Reviewpro Reputation. This fully integrated ecosystem enables a seamless, mobile-first guest experience across all properties, ensuring systems, teams, and operations work together in real time, delivering personalized, effortless, and fully connected guest journeys.

Shiji

Opinion Article Sustainability

February 12

Growth without limits? The case of Revo Hospitality

The rise and rapid expansion of Revo HospitalityThese days, we can witness the downfall of Europe’s largest white‑label hotel operator, entering insolvency under self‑administration in January 2026. Revo Hospitality (previously known as HR Group) is a major European hotel operator founded in 2008 in Germany. It became the continent’s largest white-label/third-party operator, managing properties under both its own brands and major international chains (e.g., Hilton, Marriott, Accor, Wyndham, IHG). Its own labels cover Vagabond Club, Hyperion, Aedenlife.‑label / third‑party operator, managing properties under both its own brands and Revo Hospitality expanded from around 50 hotels in 2020 to approximately 250 hotels by 2025, operating across 12 European countries and 135 cities under a mix of its own brands and major franchise partnerships. Such growth is rapid, perhaps undeniably too rapid.

By Melinda Ratkai, Dr. Professor of Hospitality Business, Hotelschool The Hague

Case Study Technology

February 12

Using technology to increase visibility and customer loyalty for meetings and events at a new hotel property

InterContinental Barcelona used Cvent's platform to increase meeting RFPs by 19% and RFP value by 33% while achieving 100% response rates.

Cvent Europe Ltd

Barcelona, Spain

Press Release Technology

February 12

Radisson Hotel Group and Amadeus launch direct API connectivity to modernize hotel distribution

The partnership replaces traditional GDS protocols with real-time API integration, using AI-driven data mapping to improve booking efficiency for travel sellers.

Radisson Hotel Group and Amadeus IT Group

Press Release Markets & Performance

February 12

Australian Open drove Melbourne hotel room rates to January record

January RevPAR hit AUD196.65, up 8.6% year-over-year, with peak performance on tournament Saturday reaching AUD354.94.

CoStar

Melbourne, Australia

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Press Release Development

February 12

Saudi Arabia and Egypt Drive Middle East Hotel Pipeline to Record High of 710 Projects in Q4 2025

Saudi Arabia leads with 394 projects and Egypt follows with 140, while luxury and upper upscale segments hit record highs across the region.

Lodging Econometrics

Ad Tambourine One

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Tambourine

Press Release Markets & Performance

February 12

Cologne hotel performance jumped in January

RevPAR surged 23.2% year-over-year driven by events including Imm Cologne trade fair, STICKS & STONES career fair, and entertainment events.

CoStar

Cologne, Germany

Press Release Markets & Performance

February 12

Eventful January boosted Abu Dhabi hotel rates

ADR reached AED846.34 (+10.4%) and RevPAR hit AED720.98 (+9.9%), driven by conferences like WCO Technology and concerts by Lewis Capaldi and Linkin Park.

CoStar

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

Supplier News Technology

February 12

UNISONO Hospitality Acquires Majority Stake in Aphy to Scale AI-Powered Automation

UNISONO takes majority control to help independent hotels automate administrative tasks while preserving human hospitality expertise.

Aphy and UNISONO Hospitality

Press Release Development

February 12

Market-Leading Hospitality Team Joins Blank Rome in California, Expanding Coast-to-Coast Capabilities and Global Reach

Five hospitality lawyers from Jeffer Mangels Butler & Mitchell join Blank Rome's Los Angeles and Orange County offices, bringing experience from 4,700+ properties worth $125+ billion.

Blank Rome

United States

Press Release Development

February 12

Higher-End Chain Scales Drive Hotel Pipeline to Record-High Project Totals in Asia Pacific Region, Excluding China

India leads with 906 projects, while luxury and upper upscale segments drive growth across the region's record-high development activity.

Lodging Econometrics

Press Release Markets & Performance

February 12

Hoshino Resorts Inbound Travel Report 2025: What 1.33M Guest Nights Reveal About Japan’s Next Phase of Tourism

Hoshino Resorts data shows 24% growth in international bookings for 2025, down from 94% in 2024, with Western travelers staying longer and regional destinations gaining popularity.

Hoshino Resorts

Japan

Press Release Human Resources

February 12

Coast Hotels Celebrates Its Top Achievers

Coast Hotels recognized top performers across 10 categories at its annual brand conference, including first-ever Lifetime Achievement Award.

Coast Hotels

Canada

Press Release Development

February 12

Premier Inn signs MoU with Equitativa to accelerate GCC expansion

The partnership will develop 6-8 hotels with 3,500 keys across Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Ras Al Khaimah, Riyadh and Jeddah, doubling Premier Inn's current regional portfolio.

Whitbread PLC

Opinion Article Human Resources

February 12

Is Your Hotel Management Company Leading with Heart?

The article argues that empathy-driven management and employee wellbeing initiatives drive 21% higher profitability and up to 59% less turnover.

By Whitney Altizer, Chief Commercial Officer, Newport Hospitality Group

Press Release Development

February 11

Mandarin Oriental to Expand Its Presence in Egypt with Two Iconic Hotels and a Luxury Nile Cruise Experience

The expansion includes management of two iconic properties in Luxor and Aswan plus the brand's first luxury Nile river cruise, all opening in 2027.

Mandarin Oriental

Egypt

Press Release Development

February 11

Marriott International Delivers Record-Setting Expansion in Greater China Region in 2025

The company signed over 200 deals adding 36,000 rooms to its pipeline, with select service brands growing 40% year-over-year.

Marriott

China

Supplier News Technology

February 11

Understanding Distribution in Hospitality: Why It Shouldn’t Be a Black Box

The article breaks down hotel distribution fundamentals, arguing that complexity stems from fragmented systems rather than the core concept of getting inventory to guests.

Shiji